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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344.87, 3,514.77 and 1,248.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344.87, 3,514.77 and 1,248.13 is: 1,870.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344.87 : 3,514.77 = 1,248.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344.87/3,514.77 = 1,248.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344.87x = 3,514.77 × 1,248.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344.87x = 4,386,889.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,889.88/2,344.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.85

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